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Adam Clayton
A score of bass guitars, played on stage by U2’s Adam Clayton, are headed to auction

By Phil Weller Published

U2’s Adam Clayton is auctioning off a score of bass guitars that have shaped the band’s sound over the years

Bass Guitars
Prince Sadowsky Purple Tele
Prince’s iconic custom ‘Parade Tour’ guitar, used in the America video, is up for auction

By Phil Weller Published

The eye-popping Sadowsky build starred in the America video and features artwork by reggae musician Wayne Jarrett

Electric Guitars
Jason Newsted looking sweaty
"I'd sweat so much I had to test my basses by dunking them in water!" True story: Jason Newsted sweated so much with Metallica that his basses would short-circuit 

By Scott Malandrone Published

“To test each one, I’d fill up a big tub with super hot water, dump in some salt, and submerge the bass”

Bassists
Don Was rehearses for The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: A Celebration of Mac & His Music at the Saenger Theatre on May 3, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Veteran record producer Don Was names his 5 all-time favorite bassists

By Karl Coryat Published

Producer Don Was on his favorite players, how to get a great bass tone, and the most common mistakes people make in the studio

Bassists
Sadowsky MetroExpress Hybrid PJ
Sadowsky MetroExpress Hybrid PJ review

By Stuart Clayton Published

Fancy a Sadowsky that doesn’t break the bank? This classy number offers change from a grand

Bass Guitars
Sadowsky MetroLine VJ5
Sadowsky MetroLine VJ5 review

By Kevin Sanders Published

A MetroLine five-string to put the super into the Super-J format

Bass Guitars
Sadowsky Masterbuilt 24-Fret Single-Cut Bass
Sadowsky launches all-new single-cut, 24-fret Masterbuilt bass in a range of configurations

By Sam Roche Published

Each of the three variations features Sadowsky Soapbar pickups and a selection of high-end appointments

Bass Guitars
Sadowsky
Sadowsky announces new limited-edition MetroLine and Masterbuilt basses for 2021

By Sam Roche Published

New additions boast okoume bodies with Claro walnut tops, passive Sadowsky soapbar pickups and a wealth of tonal controls

Bass Guitars
Sadowsky's Vintage Tone Control (VTC) Retrofit Kit
Upgrade your Sadowsky – or any J-style bass – with the new Sadowsky VTC Retrofit Kit

By Richard Bienstock Published

The company has also unveiled the Onboard Bass Preamp, offering the same controls and active preamp found on Sadowsky models

Accessories
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Get classic Sadowsky bass tone in a pedal with the company’s new preamp stompboxes

By Richard Bienstock Published

SPB-1 and SPB-2 units can be used as an EQ boost or a DI box

Guitar Amps